I am in the same situation as some others. I have had to change primary care MD's. This one doesn't know me (I've seen her 2x) and therefore is not willing to give me a referral. I have also , as many of you, been on a diet since I was 10 years old. I am finally ready to do this surgery. I have done a ton of reasearch and am prepared to go forward. Do any of you have any ideas? I have already been to the information meetings and am just stuck waiting on the MD. Please help.